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Tony Abbott's highs and lows

Tony Abbott's tenure as Prime Minister featured its fair share of victories and blunders in front of the microphone.

Speaker agency Washington Speakers Bureau has announced they are representing Mr Abbott, who was dumped as Liberal Party leader in a bruising leadership spill in September. Mr Abbott's tenure as prime minister ended just short of two years.

Former prime minister Tony Abbott could command more than $40,000 per international speaking engagement. Photo: Andrew Meares

"Geography alone renders Australia vulnerable to terror, and thus Abbott is able to speak thoughtfully on terrorism and security in the 21st century, including the threat of ISIS and pervasive religious fundamentalism," Mr Abbott's biography notes.

He can also offer a "Western perspective on the future of Asia, explore the short and long-term future of China, and provide a unique and timely political outlook for your audience", according to the website.

Mr Abbott earned nearly $540,000 as prime minister but his base salary dropped to $195,000 when he was relegated to the backbench.

The Washington Speakers Bureau also represents former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, former British prime minister Tony Blair, former US president George W. Bush and former Australian prime minister John Howard.

Mr Howard's fee is a minimum $40,000, according to the WSB's website. A report in the Washington Post has claimed "big name" speakers can command more than $50,000, while former presidents can earn up to $300,000 per speaking engagement.

Mr Abbott's decision to join the speakers circuit could be a sign he may quit Parliament, amid fears within the revamped Coalition government that the dumped leader will seek another term and contribute to the public debate from the backbench.

Mr Abbott is seeking advice from his colleagues about whether he should stay in Parliament or quit. He has publicly said he will not make a decision on his future before Christmas.

Before then, Mr Abbott is due to deliver the Margaret Thatcher Lecture to a gala banquet at Guildhall in London next Tuesday, at a price of about $415 a head or $460 for VIPs.

The invitation for the evening describes the former prime minister as an "iconic conservative." Proceeds from the evening are slated for the education of "future generations worldwide" about Lady Thatcher's "life, values and achievements".